Montego Bay 1233-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3FBABD, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cyan Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3FBABD · 1233-6
Montego Bay
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Montego Bay Technical Profile
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Montego Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Montego Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMontego Bay
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCyan Sky
Cyan Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vivid Turquoise
Kilz
Nearly identical
North Wind
Behr
Nearly identical
Rushing Stream
Valspar
Very similar
Cyan Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Greek Siren
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Harbor Side Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Port Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calypso
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Montego Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Montego Bay
#3FBABD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7896B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Montego Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Montego Bay Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Montego Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Montego Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Montego Bay have?
Montego Bay by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Montego Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Montego Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Montego Bay are Cyan Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vivid Turquoise by Kilz (a near-identical match), North Wind by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Montego Bay's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Montego Bay?
Montego Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Montego Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.